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I Started Something I Couldn't Finish 1987 Ireland Pressing (RTT 198)

I Started Something I Couldn't Finish by The Smiths

Colored vinyl
Artist
The Smiths
Title
I Started Something I Couldn't Finish
Label
  • Rough Trade RTT 198
Country
Ireland
Released
November 6, 1987
Format
12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Format notes
Brown Translucent
Barcode
5 014644 201988#

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

  • RTT 198 A-1Side A, stamped
  • "MURDER AT THE WOOL HALL" (X) STARRING SHERIDAN WHITESIDESide A, hand-etched
  • RTT 198 B-1Side B, stamped
  • YOU ARE BELIEVING, YOU DO NOT WANT TO SLEEPSide B, hand-etched
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